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11 favorite board books
Finding a good board book for a toddler is hit-or-miss. Will this one be the book they bring to you over and over? Or will this be the dud that gathers dust on the bookshelf ?
Just in time for the holidays, here are 11 toddler-tested, mom-approved board books. (This list that is so special that it goes to 11.)
1. Kiss Good Night by Amy Hest and Anita Jeram
A bear named Sam, my son's name as well, waits for the best part of his bedtime ritual. There are kisses involved!
2. Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora
There are so few children's books that show the diversity of people and cultures in our world. This one does through the fun game of peek-a-boo with an African-American family.
3. Doggies by Sandra Boynton
Teach your child to count and bark with this cutie.
4. The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss
If your child doesn't know where his feet are, he will after reading this rhyming book.
5. Mommy Hugs by Karen Katz
Bright. Cute. Oh, and I love books where I get to kiss and hug on my little one.
6. Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton
Develop motor skills and learn about barnyard animals at the same time.
7. Peek-A-Who? by Nina Laden
Who's in the window? Your little one will have to guess.
8. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? Dr. Seuss
Boom, boom, boom! Fun noises abound to amuse your little one.
9. Dinosaur's Binket by Sandra Boynton
Lift the flaps to help the dinosaur find his blanket.
10. One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root and Jane Chapman
Count the critters of the swamp as they band together to free a trapped duck.
11. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Bunny says goodnight to the objects in his room in this classic charmer.
Finding a good board book for a toddler is hit-or-miss. Will this one be the book they bring to you over and over? Or will this be the dud that gathers dust on the bookshelf ?
Just in time for the holidays, here are 11 toddler-tested, mom-approved board books. (This list that is so special that it goes to 11.)
1. Kiss Good Night by Amy Hest and Anita Jeram
A bear named Sam, my son's name as well, waits for the best part of his bedtime ritual. There are kisses involved!
2. Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora
There are so few children's books that show the diversity of people and cultures in our world. This one does through the fun game of peek-a-boo with an African-American family.
3. Doggies by Sandra Boynton
Teach your child to count and bark with this cutie.
4. The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss
If your child doesn't know where his feet are, he will after reading this rhyming book.
5. Mommy Hugs by Karen Katz
Bright. Cute. Oh, and I love books where I get to kiss and hug on my little one.
6. Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton
Develop motor skills and learn about barnyard animals at the same time.
7. Peek-A-Who? by Nina Laden
Who's in the window? Your little one will have to guess.
8. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? Dr. Seuss
Boom, boom, boom! Fun noises abound to amuse your little one.
9. Dinosaur's Binket by Sandra Boynton
Lift the flaps to help the dinosaur find his blanket.
10. One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root and Jane Chapman
Count the critters of the swamp as they band together to free a trapped duck.
11. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Bunny says goodnight to the objects in his room in this classic charmer.
